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AFL 2025
AFL 2025 round two LIVE: ACL fears for young Magpie as Collingwood threaten to blow MCG blockbuster open
The Footscray name is back for one night only as the Bulldogs mark their 100-year milestone against Collingwood
- by Angus Delaney, Marc McGowan and Russell Bennett
Curnow’s return questioned; AFL says Hawks should have got more than a warning for 19-man breach; Rooke case stalls
- by Sam McClure, Scott Spits and Jon Pierik
AFL
Opinion
AFL 2025
Too late to the intersection: Why Jackson Archer had to be banned
The notion that Luke Cleary caused the collision because he was low, or that Jackson Archer deserved a free for below the knees contact, is utter nonsense.
- by Jake Niall
Exclusive
AFL 2025
‘Club does not act on allegations’: Blues won’t cut ties with MC Labour
The embattled construction company is a former long-time sponsor and current business associate of the Blues, pouring millions of dollars into the club over the past two decades.
- by Sam McClure
AFL Briefing
AFL 2025
Jackson says trade talk is ‘all rubbish’; Blues invaded by ‘threat mindset’; Roos challenge Archer ban
- by Marc McGowan, Jon Pierik and Daniel Brettig
Tribunal wrap
AFL 2025
Archer ban stands: Roos defender out for three; Lynch and Scrimshaw fail at tribunal
- by Scott Spits
Insight & Analysis
Piastri was headed for the podium before disaster struck. This move showed why he’s a star
A spin near turn 13 on lap 44 wrecked the Melbourne driver’s race, but a brilliant overtake of Lewis Hamilton as he wove his way back into the points showed Oscar Piastri’s skill. We break down his home grand prix.
Hannah Kennelly
Trainee reporter
Too late to the intersection: Why Jackson Archer had to be banned
The notion that Luke Cleary caused the collision because he was low, or that Jackson Archer deserved a free for below the knees contact, is utter nonsense.
Jake Niall
Chief football writer, The Age
Selection, game style, skill: The issues exposed in the Blues’ last 10 games
It’s only round one, but Thursday night’s result against Richmond exposed some flaws that have crept into Carlton’s game. Here are the quick fixes they can employ while they address the larger issues.
Peter Ryan
Sports reporter
Cricket
Analysis
Australian cricket
TikTok batting or ticktock batting? Konstas’ fight to open for Australia at Lord’s
- by Daniel Brettig
Soccer
Basketball
Battle of the billionaires: The Trump connection to an NBL hostile takeover bid
Billionaire NBL owner Larry Kestelman has been urged to step down from the league amid a hostile takeover bid from an Illawarra Hawks owner who has close ties to Donald Trump.
- by Jon Pierik
Curry grimaces after hard fall
Steph Curry lands hard on his back and is forced to leave the court.
Racing
Tennis
‘I’m not supporting that’: Grand slam champion unaware of bombshell tennis lawsuit
Nick Kyrgios called the bombshell legal action a “special moment” for tennis and said it was widely supported by the world’s top players. But four-time major champion Carlos Alcaraz made it clear he is not one of them.
- by Marc McGowan
Kyrgios wins first match in two and a half years
Nick Kyrgios beats Mackenzie McDonald at the Miami Open to win his first tennis match in two and a half years.
NRL
Haas, Reynolds star as Broncos beat improved Cowboys
- by Dominic Brock
Also in Sport
Hamilton claims first Ferrari pole
Lewis Hamilton takes his first pole for Ferrari, and will start on pole position for the sprint race ahead of the Chinese Grand Prix.
Opinion
Sheffield Shield
Why the Sheffield Shield needs saving even though the final is a rotting carcass
Save the final? Yes, no, whatever. The real challenge is to save the Shield.
- by Malcolm Knox
